How to Clean Shoes
how to clean
Leather, Suede, Canvas, and Haircalf
In order to keep your shoes looking and feeling like new for years
to come, we’d like to pass on some life-lengthening tips including
how to clean your leather, canvas, sneakers, casual, and dress shoes.
After a long day of shopping or a laser-focused evening of internet
scouring, that perfect pair of Cole Haan shoes is finally yours.
You open the box, push the tissue paper aside, and there they are—those beautifully crafted
oxfords or those super-cushioned running shoes. However, life takes over and
eventually every pair loses its new-shoe luster. Here’s a how-to guide on
keeping your favorite kicks in wardrobe rotation for seasons to come.
Leather Shoes
From classic Chelsea boots to a sleek pair of pumps, leather shoes are the exclamation point to any outfit.
It would only make sense to show them some love and give them the VIP treatment with our premium leather cleaners.
When it comes to cleaning everything from leather dress shoes to leather boots, we offer a wide variety of
leather maintenance tools for smooth, nubuck, patent, and leather with contrast stitching.
Suede Shoes
Whether you have suede sneakers, suede flats, or suede dress shoes, we understand you want to know how to keep suede shoes looking their best.
Canvas or Stitchlite™ Knit Shoes
Knit and canvas shoes have stood the test of time as casual wardrobe staples. Ahead, you’ll discover a step-by-step method to cleaning canvas sneakers and Cole Haan Stitchlite™ styles.
Haircalf Material
Haircalf is naturally water-resistant but it does need to be treated delicately and cleaned regularly. Cleaning your haircalf shoes is a quick and easy process. All you’ll need is a Cole Haan Shoe Brush.
New dress shoes can be treated before being worn to protect the leather and make it easier to shine later on.
Never use liquid polish, which causes leather to dry or crack.
Give shoes a day off between wearing. For men’s dress shoes, use Cole Haan’s Natural Cedar Shoe Tree to draw
moisture from the leather and to help maintain its shape.
Wet footwear should be shaped with Cole Haan Natural Cedar Shoe Trees and allowed to dry at room temperature.
Heat may dry leather and cause cracking.
Always polish with a soft cloth using circular strokes. Brush with a Cole Haan Shoe Brush, then use a soft cloth
for added luster.
To clean water and salt stains from finished leathers, use Cole Haan Leather Conditioner. Wipe clean and dry.
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